Arrow choice for hunting?
08-19-2008, 08:32 AM
#1
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Arrow choice for hunting?
Guys, I am new to bowhunting and have not been shooting long. When I boughtmy bow I bought some arrows to practice with and was wondering if I should stick with them for bow season? I shoot them accurately and they seem consistent. Any thoughts? Thanks, NRA
08-19-2008, 09:37 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
It all depends on what the arrows are, how much they weight, what your forward of center (FOC) is and what you are going to be hunting. If you shoot them well then you are probably good to go but some of the things that I mentioned above could come into play.
08-19-2008, 08:02 PM
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
First thing I would do is to go to a reputable pro shop. The larger retail chains just cant give the direction or attention someone new like you and I need. I have been struggling as of late getting my bow in hunting shape. I get good groups with my fieldpoints but when paper tested, different story. I have learned the flight of a fixed blade is the true test of a well tuned bow? I have made several posts in regards to this issue. Tons of helpful information. Check them out.
08-19-2008, 08:06 PM
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
ORIGINAL: UncleNorby
You'll have to be more specific if you want any advice.
What bow, drawweight, draw length, point weight, arrow type/size/length at a minimum.
You'll have to be more specific if you want any advice.
What bow, drawweight, draw length, point weight, arrow type/size/length at a minimum.
I have a Bowtech Tomkat, 65 pound draw, 29 inch draw length, and I am shooting Beman ICS 400's with standard field tips....
08-20-2008, 12:46 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
Seriously, my advice would be to KISS, meaning "keep it simple stupid". An old adage used in archery. If it works then don't mess with it.
That doesn't mean don't experiment, but never forget what you started with. You play around and you might find a better "something", but you can always go back to what you know worked, and confidence is half the game in the sport.
That doesn't mean don't experiment, but never forget what you started with. You play around and you might find a better "something", but you can always go back to what you know worked, and confidence is half the game in the sport.
08-20-2008, 02:04 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
Standard field tips? How heavy are they? Gotta make sure you are shooting the same weight broadheads as your field points, then tune the bow to make sure they both hit the same spot. Chances are your arrows will be fine.
08-20-2008, 07:47 PM
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
ORIGINAL: RIStrutStopper
Standard field tips? How heavy are they? Gotta make sure you are shooting the same weight broadheads as your field points, then tune the bow to make sure they both hit the same spot. Chances are your arrows will be fine.
Standard field tips? How heavy are they? Gotta make sure you are shooting the same weight broadheads as your field points, then tune the bow to make sure they both hit the same spot. Chances are your arrows will be fine.
08-20-2008, 08:33 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
You are good. Leave it alone.
You have good quality arrows so no need to change anything. Just make sure your bow is tuned to the best of your ability, you have practiced and go kill some deer.
You have good quality arrows so no need to change anything. Just make sure your bow is tuned to the best of your ability, you have practiced and go kill some deer.
08-21-2008, 07:35 AM
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RE: Arrow choice for hunting?
ORIGINAL: bigbulls
You are good. Leave it alone.
You have good quality arrows so no need to change anything. Just make sure your bow is tuned to the best of your ability, you have practiced and go kill some deer.
You are good. Leave it alone.
You have good quality arrows so no need to change anything. Just make sure your bow is tuned to the best of your ability, you have practiced and go kill some deer.
